Meet Antenociticus, The God Adopted By The Romans
An altar to Antenociticus stands in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. He doesn't appear elsewhere in the Empire. So who was he and why did he have his own temple? Find out more about this potentially Cel...
29 Touko 202116min
Meet Jupiter Optimus Maximus - The Greatest and Best!
Jupiter was the chief of the Roman gods, but also the representative of the Roman state. Find out more about this famous thunder god in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images, vid...
22 Touko 202124min
Meet Mars, the Roman God of War and...Agriculture?!
Mars is the Roman god of war. But it turns out there's more to him than swinging a sword around! Learn about this versatile god in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images, videos a...
15 Touko 202119min
Find the lost Temple of Mithras under a London office block
The Temple of Mithras lies under a London office block. But who discovered it and what was it for? Learn about this mysterious god—and this fascinating archaeological find—in this week's episode of ...
8 Touko 202120min
Roman gods in Newcastle upon Tyne: Neptune and Oceanus
The Great North Museum is stuffed with altars dedicated to Roman gods - but what was the fascination with Neptune and Oceanus? Learn about these two Roman gods—and their connection to Newcastle upon ...
1 Touko 202116min
Toxic Trees: Folklore of Juniper, Laburnum and Oleander
Many blogs and books focus on poisonous plant folklore but they don't place as much emphasis on toxic trees. Learn some of the folklore of juniper, laburnum, and oleander in this week's episode of Fab...
24 Huhti 202116min
Magical Plant Folklore: Larkspur, Periwinkle and Wormwood
Toxic plants often still possess magical properties, although extreme caution is required. Learn some of the folklore of larkspur, periwinkle and wormwood in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore...
17 Huhti 202114min
Folklore of Bluebells, Daffodils & Hydrangeas
Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts. Learn some of the folklore of bluebells, daffodils and hydrangeas in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! 2:23 ...
10 Huhti 202115min
